Origin:Slavic
Other Origin(s):Persian
Meaning:Posessing goodness, upholder of good; Arabic dialect
Darija is a feminine name and a variant of Daria found in several Slavic languages. Ultimately, both Darija and Daria derive from Darayauš, an Old Persian title meaning "possessing goodness" or "upholder of good." These beautiful endearments could perfectly describe your tiny tot's kind, friendly, and welcoming personality. Darija is also the title given to a Moroccan dialect of the Arabic language, making it a moniker with multi-lingual significance!
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Darija, December 2024

  • Behind the Name, Darius, December 2022

  • WordSense Dictionary, Darija

  • WordSense Dictionary, Darius

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